Scandinavia antique map - Blaeu.Suecia, Dania, et Norvegia, Regna Europae SeptentrionaliaImpressive map of Scandinavia based upon Anders Bure's highly important map, published in 1626. A surveyor and mathematician, Bure compiled a map of the northern part of Sweden and the first separately printed map of the country. Bure was an important figure in the history of Swedish cartography and set up a land surveying office which continued for over 200 years. Nice full original colour example, with sailing ships and decorative cartouche and 3 coat of arms.Published by the house of Blaeu, approx. 1635. Verso: French text. Size: 42,7 x 53,1 cm. Price: â‚¬ 1.100,- (excl. VAT/BTW).
[Bookseller: Inter-Antiquariaat MEFFERDT & DE JONGE]